Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date 5 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children play in a bright and comfortable playroom where they are keen to make choices from the varied range of interesting resources available. Children are supported to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has established positive relationships with parents. Information is exchanged regularly to promote a consistent approach to meeting children's needs. Children benefit from this shared approach to meeting their learning and development needs. n The childminder plans outings that help to foster children's personal, social and emotional development. For example, children visit local playgroups where they socialise with other children. Children are well prepared to move on to the next stage in their learning. n Children enjoy strong and trusting relationships with the childminder. They seek comfort and support from her when it is needed. Children feel confident to express

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This provision is good

their feelings and to communicate their needs. They are happy and settled. n Occasionally, the childminder does not build on children's curiosity about what connects them to, and distinguishes them from, others. n At times, some adult-led activities are not planned well enough to fully promote children's enjoyment and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n increase opportunities for children to talk about what connects them and distinguishes them from others n strengthen the planning of adult-led activities, so that children become deeply engaged in learning that promotes their rapid progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the playroom. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the observations. n The inspector looked at children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge updated. She has good knowledge of how to identify and report concerns about a child's welfare. She places a strong emphasis on children's safety through daily checks of her home. The childminder regularly evaluates the service she provides and welcomes the views of children and parents to help in planning for future developments. Regular training supports the childminder's continued professional development and helps to extend her knowledge and skills. The childminder has developed positive relationships with other local childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning and knows their current interests, development and learning needs. She joins in with children's play, extending their understanding and teaching them new skills. Children learn about shape, number and problem solving. For instance, they have fun posting shapes into a shape sorter. They learn to overcome physical and mental challenges. Children develop the skills needed for early writing. For example, they create pictures on a chalk board. The childminder engages children in conversation as they play. She encourages young children to copy and attempt words on their own. Children's language skills are developing steadily.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and sensitive and she provides children with warm and responsive care. Children feel safe, secure and well cared for. The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour. She explains boundaries to children and this helps them to understand why rules for their behaviour exist. She teaches children to show kindness and respect to others. The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Meals are healthy and nutritious which encourages children to adopt healthy eating habits. Children serve themselves and develop good social skills as they sit and talk to their friends. Children enjoy playing outdoors at the nearby park, which contributes to keeping them fit and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in readiness for the next stage in their learning. They are capable, confident and self-assured. Children are developing their early reading skills. They enjoy sharing their favourite stories with the childminder. Children repeat words and phrases and talk about what is happening in the story.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543266 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10091466 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Offerton area of Stockport. Her provision operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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